Suicide of Near, bsnes and higan developer

[Paralel]

I really hate to be that person, but it isn't likely Byuu/Near is dead.

The two medications he may have attempted to OD on are Codeine & Guaifenesin, NOT guanfancine. Given the typical concentrations/ratio of Codeine & Guaifenesin that are routinely prescribed or purchased OTC in certain countries, and the LD50 of Codeine (the more toxic of the two ingredients) one would need to consume approximately 26 bottles to overdose. That is a total of slightly more than 12 liters of liquid. Not only can the human stomach not hold that much (and the vomiting said consumption would produce) it would be rather difficult to obtain that much without raising substantial suspicion.

Until someone can produce an obituary or a news coverage by a local organization (print or video) discussing said death, I would not assume they are no longer among the living.

Background & Reasoning: Doctoral pharmacology, masters Toxicology. Sub-internship - Emergency Medicine, Toxicology

 

[tabzer]

A lot of people seem more interested in using his presumed death as a reason to be outraged and vent hate. I'm hoping that he is safe and am in the position to verify/check in. Considering he was supposedly doxed, there should be an address, or a place to start. Arakawa is too big.

 

[mattyxarope]

I really hate to be that person, but it isn't likely Byuu/Near is dead.

The two medications he may have attempted to OD on are Codeine & Guaifenesin, NOT guanfancine. Given the typical concentrations/ratio of Codeine & Guaifenesin that are routinely prescribed or purchased OTC in certain countries, and the LD50 of Codeine (the more toxic of the two ingredients) one would need to consume approximately 26 bottles to overdose. That is a total of slightly more than 12 liters of liquid. Not only can the human stomach not hold that much (and the vomiting said consumption would produce) it would be rather difficult to obtain that much without raising substantial suspicion.

Until someone can produce an obituary or a news coverage by a local organization (print or video) discussing said death, I would not assume they are no longer among the living.

Background & Reasoning: Doctoral pharmacology, masters Toxicology. Sub-internship - Emergency Medicine, Toxicology

Perhaps true (although you're ignoring the part where they h*nged themself), but it's ignoring the bigger picture - even if someone who has given us so much happiness has gone so far as to fake their death to escape our community... I think that means we need to start to implement new rules and standards. Look what happened with Flow...

This is a reflection of ourselves and Internet culture, not them.

 

[Deleted member 559230]

*Snip*

I really hate to be that person, but it isn't likely Byuu/Near is dead.

The two medications he may have attempted to OD on are Codeine & Guaifenesin, NOT guanfancine. Given the typical concentrations/ratio of Codeine & Guaifenesin that are routinely prescribed or purchased OTC in certain countries, and the LD50 of Codeine (the more toxic of the two ingredients) one would need to consume approximately 26 bottles to overdose. That is a total of slightly more than 12 liters of liquid. Not only can the human stomach not hold that much (and the vomiting said consumption would produce) it would be rather difficult to obtain that much without raising substantial suspicion.

Until someone can produce an obituary or a news coverage by a local organization (print or video) discussing said death, I would not assume they are no longer among the living.

Background & Reasoning: Doctoral pharmacology, masters Toxicology. Sub-internship - Emergency Medicine, Toxicology

That's interesting, but you do realize he was also consuming alcohol and there was a noose involved. Lets say he didn't hang himself after taking all his meds would the alcohol and pills be enough to stop his heart?

 

[YukidaruPunch]

At this point replying is just pouring more gasoline into the fire. Hate advocates really are the fucking worst. They can turn a suicide into being about them.

RIP Dave, byuu, Near. You are and will always be better than this.

 

[AkikoKumagara]

Yep, you're right and I'm done. RIP.

At this point replying is just pouring more gasoline into the fire. Hate advocates really are the fucking worst. They can turn a suicide into being about them.

RIP Dave, byuu, Near. You are and will always be better than this.

 

[Super.Nova]

When a good person like that loses their life, I often get the urge to scorch the earth those lowlives stand on.


EDIT: as a physician, it's my duty and sworn solemn oath to help those in need.
If you need someone to talk to, PM or email me whever you want.

 

[petspeed]

This is really sad and completely insane (the harassment). My condolences...

 

[MohammedQ8]

I really understand what has he been through. I was bullied at school and never made friends. My only friends were my cousins and my ants little kids. I thought we will together forever but unfortunately the kids grew and changed and replaced me with new friends and my tolerance to my same age cousins went out. Now I have no one other than my parents.

there is nothing wrong with being alone.

 

[tabzer]

there is nothing wrong with being alone.

It's okay to be alone for a time, but people are social creatures and it is in your nature to seek connection with others. The TV and the internet are not the ideal ways to do it.

 

[plasturion]

Feel sorry to hear that, it shouldn't end up like this... nice Near quoute I completely agree: "evil triuphs when good men do nothing". Sorry that you couldn't count on normal people in the time when you need it. My condelences.

 

[depaul]

Rest in peace (..) But why? just why?
We're all living a sh*itty life and trying to make things somewhat better. There are worse places where you're working 16 hrs a day for less than 100$ monthly. There are people fighting painful diseases,...

 

[mrgone]

i refuse to like this thread for obvious reasons

 

[Deleted member 194275]

Rest in peace (..) But why? just why?
We're all living a sh*itty life and trying to make things somewhat better. There are worse places where you're working 16 hrs a day for less than 100$ monthly. There are people fighting painful diseases,...

Depression is a painful disease... extremely painful...
For what I read so far, Near had people pushing him in that direction for his entire life.

I don't know where Near is/was from, but you talked about huge and underpaid working hours. It is no coincidence that third world countries lead the shameful suicide rate ranking.

 

[Neo127]

Rest in peace

 

[Darth Meteos]

man
had a good long look at kiwifarms and its founder
i'm trying to think of a word that isn't "evil"

 

[Tweaker_Modding]

my condolences go to near’s family and friends.

rest in peace near.

 

[phalk]

I'm sorry but this sounds like Byuu is trying to blackmail that Kiwifarms website into closing because he doesn't like being made fun of. This is just disgusting cancel culture at it's worst. It's very insulting that this Byuu person is using his suicide to manhandle someone and his buddies seem in on it.

I remember when CEMU emulator first started gaining traction and there were lots of people upset about CEMU making tons of money from Patreon due to it's latest build being patreon-only. Byuu was one of those people who talked shit saying CEMU was setting some new standard for all future console emulators to require being paid-only (which wasn't even valid because Cemu's previous builds were free!). This person has a history of being overly dramatic.

I'm thinking some lawyers are about to get involved. Otherwise, is typical internet drama nonsense. Do not get involved with those people no matter how you feel about Byuu's work. They're bullys and they're bad news. This is just bullies slapfighting other bullies.

What the fuck?
You REALLY think someone took his own life to shut down a website?
FUCK YOU. This is not a videogame where you will respawn after you die. Godammit.

 

[Darth Meteos]

this is sad

...

annnnnnnd

but

 

[tabzer]

...

annnnnnnd

What you trying to say there buddy?